Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008

The Supreme Court of India has stressed the urgent need to improve access to justice, especially in rural areas. This has led to renewed calls for setting up gram nyayalayas (village courts) across the country. However, despite being introduced more ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: September 15-16, 2024

1. Which ministry recently organized a dialogue on the theme “Montreal Protocol: Advancing Climate Action”? [A] Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change[B] Ministry of New and Renewable Energy[C] Ministry of Earth Sciences[D] Ministry of Science and Technology Show Answer ..

Port Blair Renamed Sri Vijaya Puram

Union Minister Amit Shah announced that the Andaman and Nicobar Islands capital, Port Blair, will be renamed ‘Sri Vijaya Puram.’ This decision is part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision to remove colonial-era names and celebrate India’s freedom struggle and ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

BRICS Literature Forum 2024

The BRICS Literature Forum 2024 started on September 11, 2024, in Kazan, Russia. The event was officially opened by Kazan’s Mayor, Mr. Ilsur Metshin, and brought together important literary figures from the BRICS nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024

Category: Summits and Conferences

DRDO Conducts Successful Trials of Indian Light Tank Zorawar

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India recently announced the successful testing of the Zorawar light tank. This tank is specifically designed for use in high-altitude areas, marking a step forward in India’s push for self-reliance in defense ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Indian International Maritime Dispute Resolution Centre (IIMDRC)

India has taken a major step in improving its maritime sector by launching the Indian International Maritime Dispute Resolution Centre (IIMDRC) during the 20th Maritime State Development Council (MSDC) meeting in Goa. This centre is expected to play a big ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

WHO Grants First Vaccine Authorization for Mpox in Adults

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently approved the first-ever vaccine to be used against mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) in adults. This is a major step forward, especially in Africa, where mpox outbreaks have been particularly severe. Significance of ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

India Launches PM E-Drive Scheme for Electric Vehicles

The Indian government has introduced a new plan called the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-Drive) scheme. It replaces the previous FAME II program, which ended in March 2024. The main goal of the PM E-Drive ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs